@Tvzi Balsam,This is what the REO brokers from Fannie Mae are notorious for, what I have found works for me is you get an independent agent to register with Fannie and the put in your offer, have them follow up the next day with a phone call, just make sure  you have your proof of funds available to submit with said offer, and make sure you have  done your due diligence, as most of these REO'S are loaded with violations that they pass on to you.

The point there is the method of marketing weighted heavily into the viewpoint of treating those like securities.  

The rentals are with management companies and carry their weight.  

Hauling material is expensive, so if they can get rid of a couple loads close by, it's worth it for them. 

When someone is telling me to just take down a load bearing wall or change load points to "open up an area" I look at them a bit funny. 

Yes, the new footing needs to be able to carry the weight of the garage door and accessories.

I am coming to that realization that a degree is not necessary like in other fields and really does not carry that much weight in real estate.

Between my family, 9-5, business, and RE, it's hard to find the willpower to make the effort to pick up the weights or hit the trails.Anyone else out there struggling with this or have advice on how to keep at it?

Some car loans front load the interest payments so that you pay all the interest in the first year and the rest of the payments are principal.

While I understand the basic principles, processes, and benefits and have done some research, I'm really interested in your stories, strategies, and advice on choosing the right places to look, what to zero in on etc, beyond the "pick a county... dive in... the state with the best % ROI.... it depends...." etc I know that "on the cheap" sounds like  a loaded term, (just like "best bang for your buck") and is relative to the amount of resources, risk willing to take, and effort...